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3 reasons why smart showers are the modern solution

Currently representing just 10% of the shower market, smart showers offer huge growth potential, particularly in light of a growing trend for customisable products.

Here, Wendy Bennett, Customer Experience Director at Aqualisa looks at three good reasons to think smart:

3 – Optimal performance for all water types

Unlike traditional shower types, smart showers are not only compatible but also provide optimum performance with all domestic hot water systems due to its unique mixer valve which thermostatically blends the hot and cold feed to provide the exact temperature required by the end user.

At Aqualisa we have developed two mixers – known as our smart valves – to suit low-pressure systems such as traditional gravity fed and a standard (unpumped) version for high-pressure systems such as a combination boiler and unvented systems. The smart valves also check the temperature 10 times per second so all our smart systems achieve the perfect temperature every time and are far more resistant to failures caused by hard water conditions than conventional mixers.

2 – Easy to install

Installers should look for smart showers that feature push fit isolation valves and connectors, standard electrical wiring and easy to configure cable connections – this will not only reduce installation and servicing times but also helps avoid unnecessary disruption to tiles and reduce the amount of pipe work in the bathroom area.

Some smart valves can also be remotely located up to 10 metres away from the main shower controller and can be placed in the loft, under the bath and in the airing cupboard for further ease of access.

At Aqualisa we also provide award winning customer service for any technical queries and free training courses on our smart ranges for professional installers throughout the year – providing detailed product information, install and upselling advice.

For added assurance after the install for both the end user and installer, look for trusted shower brands that include parts and labour guarantees; at Aqualisa we have a five-year guarantee for both parts and labour on all our smart shower ranges.

1 – Enhanced user experience

Smart showers offer a wealth of benefits to the end user compared to traditional showers. Precise temperature control holds water at the desired temperature during the duration of the shower whilst enhanced smart controls, available on some models, also allow users to remotely turn on their showers from up to 10m outside of the bathroom via a wireless remote – allowing the shower to reach the user’s desired temperature by the time they are ready to shower.

For instance, Aqualisa’s latest smart range, Aqualisa QTM allows the user to have a completely personalised shower experience, with the end user able control the temperature, flow and outlet; as well as pick from a variety of pre-configured shower settings stored on the shower for example sport or eco or create and save their own preferences.

The market capability combined with the range of benefits and ease of installation ensures that upselling smart showers are a logical decision. Smart showers suit all budget requirements from entry levels – which start at approximately £470 – to premier ranges, which provide a customised solution allowing installers to provide a unique installation to ever customer.

With more then 50% of consumers interested in purchasing customised products, the time is ripe for smart showers. For more information on Aqualisa’s range of products and training opportunities, visit www.aqualisa.co.uk or follow @AqualisaShowers.